Pumpkin pie vs. Fruitcake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between pumpkin pie and fruitcake?
- Pumpkin pie is richer in vitamin A, vitamin B12, copper, vitamin B1, vitamin K, and selenium, yet fruitcake is richer in iron and fiber.
- Pumpkin pie's daily need coverage for vitamin A is 68% higher.
- Pumpkin pie has 35 times more vitamin B12 than fruitcake. Pumpkin pie has 0.35µg of vitamin B12, while fruitcake has 0.01µg.
- Fruitcake contains less cholesterol.
We used Pie, pumpkin, commercially prepared and Cake, fruitcake, commercially prepared types in this comparison.
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Mineral Comparison
Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +93.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +196% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +44.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +55.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +170% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +14.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +130% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -57.7% |
Vitamin Comparison
Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +6300% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +254% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +25.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +39.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +37% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +3400% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +780% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +30% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +321.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +18.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
3.9 g
Fats:
9.75 g
Carbs:
34.83 g
Water:
50.39 g
Other:
1.13 g
Protein:
2.9 g
Fats:
9.1 g
Carbs:
61.6 g
Water:
25.3 g
Other:
1.1 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +34.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +99.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +76.9% |
~equal in
Fats
~9.1g
~equal in
Other
~1.1g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.988 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.6 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.77 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.048 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.2 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.323 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -47.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +87.7% |
~equal in
Monounsaturated fat
~4.2g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin A | 448µg | 7µg | 49% |
| Iron | 0.9mg | 2.07mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.35µg | 0.01µg | 14% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.177mg | 0.05mg | 11% |
| Copper | 0.148mg | 0.05mg | 11% |
| Vitamin K | 13.2µg | 1.5µg | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.77g | 3.323g | 10% |
| Carbs | 34.83g | 61.6g | 9% |
| Fiber | 1.8g | 3.7g | 8% |
| Cholesterol | 26mg | 5mg | 7% |
| Selenium | 5.4µg | 2µg | 6% |
| Sodium | 239mg | 101mg | 6% |
| Choline | 37.5mg | 8.9mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.452mg | 0.226mg | 5% |
| Fructose | 2.85g | 4% | |
| Saturated fat | 1.988g | 1.048g | 4% |
| Calories | 243kcal | 324kcal | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 81mg | 52mg | 4% |
| Starch | 10.73g | 4% | |
| Calcium | 64mg | 33mg | 3% |
| Protein | 3.9g | 2.9g | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.124mg | 0.099mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.107mg | 0.791mg | 2% |
| Folate | 26µg | 20µg | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.39mg | 0.27mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.76mg | 0.9mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Fats | 9.75g | 9.1g | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.5mg | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.6g | 4.2g | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.063mg | 0.046mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 33.03g | 57.9g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 2IU | 0IU | 0% |
| Magnesium | 14mg | 16mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 167mg | 153mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 18.88g | 27.42g | N/A |
| Manganese | 0.227mg | 0.22mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.048mg | 0.042mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.154mg | 0.102mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.158mg | 0.121mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.297mg | 0.206mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.192mg | 0.121mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.249mg | 0.059mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.175mg | 0.14mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.211mg | 0.144mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.088mg | 0.071mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
9%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
21%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pumpkin pie is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pumpkin pie is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.54g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pumpkin pie is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fruitcake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 21mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fruitcake contains less Sodium (difference - 138mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fruitcake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.94g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fruitcake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)